Mandarin Oriental Manila?s executive pastry chef Roberto Molleman imparts his knowledge in a special cooking class on March 6 at The Tivoli?s kitchen. The Saturday class, which begins 9 a.m., is preceded by a Continental breakfast and followed by a three-course lunch.

Molleman conducts an Easter Afternoon Tea-theme class, with recipes on Scones, Lemon-Raspberry Tart and Earl Grey Tea Chocolate Mousse. The course also includes a session on Easter chocolate molding and decorations.

The lunch consists of Alaskan King Crab Leg, Avocado and Pears Salad; Vanilla Sherbet; Seabass with Asparagus and Balsamic Vinegar; and the pastries demonstrated in class for dessert.

Call 7508888 loc. 2401 or The Tivoli on loc. 2431; or e-mail Tivoli-momnl@mohg.com. Slots in the cooking class are limited.

Cadbury photo tilt

Cadbury wants to know how happy one gets when he eats chocolates. Its ?Moments of Pure Happiness? photo contest will give one a chance to win P50,000.

Submit photos of ?moments of pure happiness? while enjoying Cadbury chocolates. Make sure the Cadbury wrapper is clearly visible on the picture. Deadline for submission of entries is March 15. Upload photos at www.momentsof purehappiness.com or mail to Cadbury Adams (Philippines), Inc., Unit 1607, 16/F Antel Global Corporate Center, Doña Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605 Philippines. Mailed entries must have the full name of the participant, complete address, contact numbers and e-mail address.

Those who do not want to join the photo contest can still participate in the promo by voting for entries at ?Moments of Pure Happiness? website. Online voting is open until March 31.

Online voters who chose the top 3 winning photos will get a chance to win in an electronic draw, where three winners will each win P5,000. Winners will be notified by registered mail on how to claim the prize.

Dinner with Neil Gaiman

On March 17-18, Neil Gaiman will be in the country for the 3rd Philippine Graphic Fiction Awards and launch of the Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards anthology, a compilation of winning entries for the past three years.

Fully Booked is launching a raffle promo that will give his fans the chance to have dinner with him. As a bonus, the lucky winner will also get the chance to interact with some of the best fiction writers and artists in the country. Fifty lucky winners will also go home with books signed by Neil Gaiman.

To join the promo, buy a Neil Gaiman book between Feb. 26 and March 13 at any Fully Booked, Bibliarch and Sketch Books branch in Luzon.

Book-signing will also be held on March 18 for anyone who will purchase P2,000 worth of Neil Gaiman books between Feb. 27 and March 4 at any Fully Booked branch in Luzon.